"The players want to go elsewhere." — Romania coach Victor Piturca on his team’s request to move its games from the eastern city of Constanta because, after giving up a 2-0 lead in the last eight minutes to Bulgaria for a 2-2 tie on Saturday, they believe it is jinxed. The cities of Bucharest, Timisoara […]
Monthly Archives: September 2006
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EURO 2008: France crushes Italy in rematch
France's emphatic 3-1 victory over Italy Wednesday night in Euro 2008 qualifying doesn't make up for its loss to Italy on penalty kicks in the 2006 World Cup. Nor does it mean the Bleus have clear sailing to the Euro 2008 final, which will take place in Austria and Switzerland. ''There are still 10 matches […]
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2. PREVIEW: France and Italy meet in ‘le remake’
It is being billed as a grudge match. The French sporting press with its predilection for using English expressions are calling it “le remake.” Less than two months after Italy beat France in the 2006 World Cup final on penalty kicks, they meet Wednesday in Euro 2008 qualifying at the Stade de France (TV: Setanta […]
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BY THE NUMBERS: Women's college non-conference records
Of the 10 women's conferences that sent two or more teams to the 2005 NCAA Division I Tournament and have played two full weeks, the ACC has the best record in non-conference play. Only the Big Ten has a sub-.500 record in non-conference action in games through Sept. 3. Of the 10 conferences, the Big […]
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SMALL COLLEGES: Tusculum cancels season
NCAA Division II men's regional power Tusculum canceled its season after several members of the team were accused of taking an undisclosed amount of money and food from concessions they operated as a program fundraiser at the recent NASCAR races at Bristol Motor Speedway. The money was returned and no charges were filed by law […]
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COLLEGE MEN: Virginia and Maryland roll on
For the second time in eight days, No. 3 Virginia beat a West Coast power. The Cavs (4-0-0) downed No. 10 UCLA, 1-0, Monday night on German star Yannick Reyering's goal from 10 yards off Nico Colaluca's corner kick in the 88th minute. It was the Cavaliers' fourth straight shutout, while the Bruins fell to […]
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Life In The Pros
By Mike WoitallaExecutive Editor, Soccer America Argentina is second only to Brazil in supplying talent to leagues around the world, and now Argentine players are making their mark in MLS. Facundo Erpen (D.C. United)A GOOD FIT Elvira Erpen can be proud of her son. Facundo Erpen has been in the USA for a year and […]
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Gallas, France Laugh at Chelsea
By far, the ugliest sequence of the transfer period has been the war of words between Chelsea Football Club and former defender William Gallas, who was transferred to Arsenal on Friday, the final day of the summer transfer period. After the defender’s departure, the club issued a lengthy statement in which it accused Gallas of […]
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West Ham Boss Defends New Signings
At the press conference that was the formal unveiling of Tevez and Mascherano at West Ham United, manager Alan Pardew admitted that he was as intrigued as the rest of the world as to the manner in which Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez arrived in Upton Park. “It is intriguing, it’s intriguing to me, but […]
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Who Represents Tevez and Mascherano?
The Independent introduces us to Pini Zahavi, the man who brokered the infamous deal that sent Argentine pair Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to West Ham United for virtually nothing. Zahavi, a friend of Media Sport Investment owner Kia Joorabchian, the man who now wishes to take over West Ham, told The Independent that money […]
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Materazzi Reveals War of Words with Zidane
It’s been almost two months now since Zinedine Zidane’s head-butt heard ’round the world, and Marco Materazzi, the man who was on the receiving end of the infamous blow, has finally disclosed what was said between the players’ prior to the incident. As we’ve heard before, after relentless shirt-pulling, Zidane told Materazzi that he could […]
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2. HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling
VW Gol (Most complete soccer highlight show in USA.) Gol TV Monday, 9 pm ET. Fox Sports Report Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 10 pm ET Sky Sports News Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 7 pm ET English Premier League Review Fox Soccer Channel Monday 6 pm ET Spain: Ole La Liga Gol TV Monday, 8 pm […]
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1. GAMES: Live and same-day delay on national TV
(All times Eastern unless noted. TV programming is always subject to change. Check your local listings and http://www.soccerTV.com) TUESDAY, Sept. 5 No live games. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL Euro 2008 SAN MARINO-GERMANY, Qualifying (live), 2:30 pm. Euro 2008 SLOVAKIA-CZECH REPUBLIC, Qualifying (delay), 5 pm. Women’s College ST. LOUIS-MARQUETTE (live), 8 pm. FOX SPORTS […]
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4. INJURY REPORT: Clemson loses star Foster
Clemson forward Courtney Foster, a member of the 2003 Soccer America All-Freshman Team and a three-time All-ACC second-team pick, injured her knee against Tennessee Tech and will be out for the remainder of the season. Foster entered the 2006 season with 24 career goals.
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3. BY THE NUMBERS: Women’s non-conference records
Of the 10 women’s conferences that sent two or more teams to the 2005 NCAA Division I Tournament and have played two full weeks, the ACC has the best record in non-conference play. Only the Big Ten has a sub-.500 record in non-conference action in games through Sept. 3. Of the 10 conferences, the Big […]
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1. Virginia and Maryland roll on
For the second time in eight days, No. 3 Virginia beat a West Coast power. The Cavs (4-0-0) downed No. 10 UCLA, 1-0, Monday night on German star Yannick Reyering‘s goal from 10 yards off Nico Colaluca‘s corner kick in the 88th minute. It was the Cavaliers’ fourth straight shutout, while the Bruins fell to 0-2-1. […]
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2. SMALL COLLEGES: Tusculum cancels season
NCAA Division II men’s regional power Tusculum canceled its season after several members of the team were accused of taking an undisclosed amount of money and food from concessions they operated as a program fundraiser at the recent NASCAR races at Bristol Motor Speedway. The money was returned and no charges were filed by law […]
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SMALL COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Lindenwood men upset Lindsey Wilson
Lindenwood upset defending NAIA men's champion Lindsey Wilson, 3-1, thanks to two goals by Spaniard Juan Lapido and one goal by Endi Dragicevic. In other NAIA action, No. 4 Grand Canyon edged No. 5 Auburn-Montgomery, 1-0, on freshman midfielder Jason Massie's goal in the final game of the AUM Classic. Messiah opened the defense of […]
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6. CORRECTION: From Monday’s Daily
Preston Burpo was the Chivas USA keeper who was beaten twice by Christian Gomez in D.C. United’s 2-1 win.
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5. OFF THE POST: Soccer mom pot bust
Police in Trenton, Ohio, arrested two women for allegedly smoking marijuana while at their children’s soccer practice. The two soccer moms were accused of sharing a joint in a minivan in the parking lot, according to WLWT-TV in Cincinnati. The police, responding to complaints, smelled the marijuana and discovered a joint in one of the […]
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2. MLS: Mastroeni postgame taunts enrage Salt Lake owner
After the Colorado Rapids beat Real Salt Lake, 1-0, in an ill-tempered game, Colorado’s Pablo Mastroeni taunted the Salt Lake crowd and made obscene gestures on what was a Youth Soccer Night that drew more than 17,000 fans to Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mastroeni’s behavior also prompted a confrontation with Real Salt Lake owner Dave Checketts that […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
"He went on to threaten that if he was forced to play, or if he was disciplined and financially punished for his breach of the rules, that he could score an own goal or get himself sent off, or make deliberate mistakes." — A statement by English Premier League club Chelsea on French defender William […]
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SOCCER ON TV (thru 9/11): Your Viewing Guide
(All times ET unless noted. Consult your regular television listings guides for availability in your area. Schedules are subject to change.) FRIDAY, Sept. 8 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL USL PUERTO RICO-MIAMI, Division 1 (live), 8 pm. FOX SPORTS EN ESPANOL USL PUERTO RICO-MIAMI, Division 1 (live), 8 pm. SATURDAY, Sept. 9 HDNET MLS NEW ENGLAND-NEW YORK […]
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2. MLS WRAP: D.C. clinches; Christian Gomez shines; L.A. back in hunt
Christian Gomez scored the gamewinner in D.C. United's 2-1 win over Chivas USA after taking the ball at the halfway line, evading three Chivas players and stroking the ball past keeper Preston Burpo. He also scored D.C. United's first goal with a high-powered swerving free kick from sharp angle. … D.C. United became the first […]
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4. YOUTH: U.S. teams suffer crushing defeats
Both the U.S. U-20 and U-17 national teams suffered embarrassing losses to their hosts at international tournaments. Thomas Rongen‘s U-20s fell to South Korea, 5-0, in the opening game of the Busan Four Nations International Tournament. The U-20s, who were clearly affected by the late summer humidity in steamy port city of Busan, then lost […]